Med9 - PhD fundamental research

The scope of this expert panel includes basic, translational and clinical research in movement & sports sciences, dermatology, physiotherapy & rehabilitation sciences, dentistry and maxillofacial medicine, orthopedics & musculoskeletal sciences and rheumatology in humans and animals.

Clinical research and innovative intervention studies (including medical devices, technologies and tools for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human and animal diseases) are eligible only if they address a fundamental scientific question.

In particular, the following topics are covered (not exhaustive):

Movement and sports sciences (biophysical and biomedical aspects)

• Exercise physiology & nutrition
• Biomechanics
• Motor control & motor learning
• Preventive medicine
• Physical activity

Dermatology

• Cell biology
• Physiology and pathophysiology
• Imaging
• Dermato-cosmetics

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences

• Rehabilitation sciences
• Physiotherapy
• Sports medicine
• Physical activity

Dentistry and maxillofacial medicine

• Cell biology
• Physiology and pathophysiology
• Imaging
• Oral biology
• Oral microbiology
• Dental materials and implants

Orthopedics & musculoskeletal sciences

• Cell & tissue biology
• Physiology and pathophysiology
• Imaging
• Implants

Rheumatology

• Cell biology
• Physiology and pathophysiology
• Imaging